Toula Drimonis
@mtltoula.bsky.social
“The possibilities for disgrace are enormous.” - Leonard Cohen on creating art.
Writer, journalist, opinion columnist, flâneuse.
Writer, journalist, opinion columnist, flâneuse.
Americans should have known when their ‘President of Peace’ gave himself a War Department. No Congressional approval, nothing… Trump has turned the US into a lawless rogue state.
In unrelated news, I’m sure, Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world, far ahead of Saudi Arabia and Canada.
In unrelated news, I’m sure, Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world, far ahead of Saudi Arabia and Canada.
January 3, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Americans should have known when their ‘President of Peace’ gave himself a War Department. No Congressional approval, nothing… Trump has turned the US into a lawless rogue state.
In unrelated news, I’m sure, Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world, far ahead of Saudi Arabia and Canada.
In unrelated news, I’m sure, Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world, far ahead of Saudi Arabia and Canada.
This is insanity.
BREAKING: The United States appears to have begun bombing Venezuela. Massive airstrikes are underway. War is here.
January 3, 2026 at 1:35 PM
This is insanity.
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Taken on one of my recent walks. So Montreal.
January 2, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Taken on one of my recent walks. So Montreal.
Couldn’t agree more.
Quand l’espoir vient des citoyens www.lapresse.ca/dialogue/chr...
Quand l’espoir vient des citoyens www.lapresse.ca/dialogue/chr...
Grande entrevue avec Gérard Bouchard | Quand l’espoir vient des citoyens
Très critique du gouvernement du Québec, qu’il accuse carrément de miner notre vivre-ensemble, Gérard Bouchard trouve l’espoir du côté des citoyens plutôt que des politiciens par les temps qui courent...
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January 2, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Couldn’t agree more.
Quand l’espoir vient des citoyens www.lapresse.ca/dialogue/chr...
Quand l’espoir vient des citoyens www.lapresse.ca/dialogue/chr...
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In Canada, women are free to decide when pregnant. Parents are also going to have support after birth. This is the real definition of Pro life. And it's definitly Woke.
January 2, 2026 at 2:26 AM
In Canada, women are free to decide when pregnant. Parents are also going to have support after birth. This is the real definition of Pro life. And it's definitly Woke.
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Happy New Year Montreal!
Thanks to our amazing readers, writers and clients for your support.
Let's make 2026 a great one ⚡♥️
Thanks to our amazing readers, writers and clients for your support.
Let's make 2026 a great one ⚡♥️
January 1, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Happy New Year Montreal!
Thanks to our amazing readers, writers and clients for your support.
Let's make 2026 a great one ⚡♥️
Thanks to our amazing readers, writers and clients for your support.
Let's make 2026 a great one ⚡♥️
Bonne Année!
Happy New Year!
Καλή Χρονιά!
🎉🎊🥳
Happy New Year!
Καλή Χρονιά!
🎉🎊🥳
January 1, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Bonne Année!
Happy New Year!
Καλή Χρονιά!
🎉🎊🥳
Happy New Year!
Καλή Χρονιά!
🎉🎊🥳
To my knowledge, the only other countries that have banned internationally respected Doctors Without Borders, have been Russia and Libya. Not exactly the best of company to keep.
Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian groups, including Doctors Without Borders, in 2026 for failing its new vetting rules for groups working in Gaza. Some international organizations have said that Israel’s rules are arbitrary and could endanger staff.
Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026
Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, for failing to meet its new rules to vet international organizations working in Gaza.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:13 PM
To my knowledge, the only other countries that have banned internationally respected Doctors Without Borders, have been Russia and Libya. Not exactly the best of company to keep.
It was an interesting and eclectic year of reading for me! Just a few of the books that made an impression on me in 2025!
December 31, 2025 at 12:53 PM
It was an interesting and eclectic year of reading for me! Just a few of the books that made an impression on me in 2025!
“The year’s biggest political scandal was unquestionably the CAQ’s disastrous digital transformation of the SAAQ, Quebec’s auto insurance board, involving half a billion dollars in cost overruns.”
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2025 in review: This year has left us with a lot to rage about — and far more to fight for in 2026
A review of 2025, a dramatic year for politics in Montreal, across Canada and in the U.S., and why to stay cautiously resilient in 2026.
cultmtl.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
“The year’s biggest political scandal was unquestionably the CAQ’s disastrous digital transformation of the SAAQ, Quebec’s auto insurance board, involving half a billion dollars in cost overruns.”
cultmtl.com/2025/12/2025...
cultmtl.com/2025/12/2025...
A look at some of the best political stories published by @thewalrus.ca contributors in 2025, including my own look at the Bloc Québécois and its leader, Jean-Francois Blanchet.
thewalrus.ca/2025-politic...
thewalrus.ca/2025-politic...
2025: The Year in Political Personalities and Upsets | The Walrus
Second acts, political wives, the manosphere, and more. Like, what is Trudeau up to now?
thewalrus.ca
December 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A look at some of the best political stories published by @thewalrus.ca contributors in 2025, including my own look at the Bloc Québécois and its leader, Jean-Francois Blanchet.
thewalrus.ca/2025-politic...
thewalrus.ca/2025-politic...
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Who says publishing is dead? Our editors share their favourite excerpts from books published this year: thewalrus.ca/2025-the-top-wee...
December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Who says publishing is dead? Our editors share their favourite excerpts from books published this year: thewalrus.ca/2025-the-top-wee...
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It’s the season for gratitude. Our staff rounded up their favourite memories, achievements, and discoveries of 2025. Read the list and share your own below ⬇️: thewalrus.ca/what-brought-us-...
December 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It’s the season for gratitude. Our staff rounded up their favourite memories, achievements, and discoveries of 2025. Read the list and share your own below ⬇️: thewalrus.ca/what-brought-us-...
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What’s on this winter in Montreal.
Montreal Winter Arts Calendar 2025/26 ⚡️
Montreal Winter Arts Calendar 2025/26 ⚡️
Montreal Winter Arts Calendar 2025/26
The Arts Calendar for Winter 2025-26 features the best plays, dance shows, art exhibitions and multimedia experiences in Montreal.
cultmtl.com
December 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
What’s on this winter in Montreal.
Montreal Winter Arts Calendar 2025/26 ⚡️
Montreal Winter Arts Calendar 2025/26 ⚡️
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Police ask for public help to find Châteauguay woman missing since Dec. 18 montrealgazette.com/news/police-...
December 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Police ask for public help to find Châteauguay woman missing since Dec. 18 montrealgazette.com/news/police-...
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Icy weather sends Montrealers to ERs with fractures and concussions montrealgazette.com/news/local-n...
December 29, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Icy weather sends Montrealers to ERs with fractures and concussions montrealgazette.com/news/local-n...
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Photos: Montreal on ice montrealgazette.com/gallery/phot...
December 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Photos: Montreal on ice montrealgazette.com/gallery/phot...
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Tens of thousands of Quebecers without Hydro as freezing rain blankets the province
montrealgazette.com/news/weather...
montrealgazette.com/news/weather...
Tens of thousands of Quebecers without Hydro as freezing rain blankets the province
The Montreal area is under an orange freezing-rain warning and a yellow wind warning.
montrealgazette.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Tens of thousands of Quebecers without Hydro as freezing rain blankets the province
montrealgazette.com/news/weather...
montrealgazette.com/news/weather...
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Joy takes many forms. Here are the big wins and simple pleasures that made 2025 just a little bit brighter for The Walrus staff: thewalrus.ca/what-brought-us-...
December 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Joy takes many forms. Here are the big wins and simple pleasures that made 2025 just a little bit brighter for The Walrus staff: thewalrus.ca/what-brought-us-...